Trail Running calendar near Troy 2026-2027

A family-friendly autumn event at the Warlick Family YMCA featuring a 5K trail run and a noncompetitive 1 mile fun run on the Sytz Family Trail System. A free Party Zone offers bounce houses, games, music, and a mascot race.

A three race off road trail series across North Carolina with multiple distance options per event. Series scoring totals mileage across all races and finishers receive a custom finisher award.

A 24 hour loop event at Mint Hill Park in North Carolina offering individual and relay entries. The 1.35 mile loop mixes crushed gravel, singletrack and grass and features an aid station, parking, crew space and distance based awards.

Terror Trails Ultra runs on the trails of Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw, NC on October 31, 2026, offering 4M, 8M, 25K and 50K options with a single $45 entry fee and on-course aid stations.

Trail races at Anne Springs Close Greenway on November 7, 2026, with half marathon, 10K, 5K, a dog jog and a 5K hike challenge. Awards are given by overall and age groups and refund protection is available at registration.

The Unforeseen at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte, NC features a dice-determined random distance from 4.5 to 27 miles and a separate 6 hour option to complete 2.25 mile laps on gravel and single-track trails.

A 5K trail run with a virtual 5K option on November 14, 2026 at The Simpson Event Center in Monroe, NC, featuring an expo, vendor food trucks, participant giveaways, and proceeds benefiting the UCSO Foundation.

A 12 hour timed race on a 5K loop around Lake Haigler in Fort Mill, SC. The event has very limited capacity, an aid station at the loop start and finish, and no camping after the race.

Oakwood24 is a 24 hour timed run and walk benefiting Healing Transitions at Lakeside Retreats, featuring distance, time, and relay options plus a remembrance hour; the event has raised over $1,000,000 to support local recovery services.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Briar Chapel with a variety of trail races ranging from 2 miles to 10K. Enjoy smooth paths or technical single track trails followed by post race pie and festive awards.

Trail races on Black Friday in Snow Camp North Carolina with a 13.1 mile and a 7.5 mile course, offering run, ruck, economy and virtual options on marked single track trails with aid stations.

A holiday weekend trail run in Briar Chapel on November 28, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses, repurposed vintage tees and medals, a post race party, and a free kids race with prizes.

Experience a low key no frills 50k run through the rolling hills of North Carolina. Enjoy a community pasta lunch and support local animal advocates while completing this three loop course on asphalt and dirt roads.

Join this trail race at William B. Umstead State Park with 5 km, 10 km, and 13.1 mile distances. Enjoy organized transport from Harrison Square and earn finisher medals and winter gear at this Cary event.

Regional cross country meet in Charlotte on November 28, 2026, with multiple 5K and 3K races for high school and youth divisions. Top 10 boys and girls in the championship race advance to the national championships in San Diego.

Experience a trail running festival in Pittsboro featuring 40 mile and 40K distances alongside a unique age-graded team relay. Enjoy a weekend of cross-country racing, live music, and camping in the scenic Shakori Hills.

Trail running event at Hanging Rock State Park on December 5, 2026, with 50k and 25k routes on technical forest trails and notable elevation gain. Organized by Tanawha Adventures with aid stations on both courses.

Trail race at Lake Norman State Park near Troutman NC offering 30K and 50K on single-track looped trails with about 1,600 ft elevation gain, stocked aid stations, finisher medals, and a rain-or-shine policy.

A night trail event at Anne Springs Close Greenway featuring a timed 5K, an untimed Hike Challenge on the same course, and a 1-mile fun run. The course starts and finishes at the Lake Haigler entrance and 5K awards are offered.

A trail run at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington with a 1.17-mile loop and timed 9-, 6-, and 3-hour events. The cup-less fundraiser donates proceeds to Harnett Food Pantry; all finishers receive a medal and electronic timing is used.